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This guide explains what written information landlords will need to give to their tenants in the future.
The Renters’ Rights Act will change laws about renting. The new rules will apply on or after 1 May 2026. This guidance will help private rented sector landlords and letting agents prepare. These rules will apply to Private …
If a landlord wants to increase the rent on a property, they must follow the rules in this guide.
This guide explains to a landlord what to do if they need their tenant to leave.
The Renters’ Rights Act will introduce changes to how landlords let out private properties.
This guide covers what a landlord needs to do when their tenant asks to keep a pet.
This guide explains the process a landlord must take when they served an eviction notice before 1 May 2026.
This guidance lists all the reasons or grounds and notice periods for landlords and letting agents if they are considering ending a tenancy.
A tenancy agreement is a contract between the landlord and their tenant.
This guide explains what landlords need to do when giving their tenant a notice to evict them.
This guide explains the process a landlord must take when they serve an eviction notice on or after 1 May 2026.
This guide explains what fees landlords can ask for when renting out a property.
This guide explains the different tenancy types.
This guide explains what rules landlords need to follow when they ask a tenant to pay rent at different stages of the tenancy.
This guide explains the process on how a landlord can end a tenancy if their tenant wants to leave.
This guide for landlords explains what rental discrimination is.
This guide covers the procedures that landlords must follow when they need a tenant to leave their property.
This guide explains what a landlord can do when a tenant commits antisocial behaviour.
This guide explains how landlords cannot discriminate against a person from renting a property because they are on benefits.
This guide explains how landlords cannot discriminate against a person from renting a property because they have children.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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